#5415- c. 1883/1884
Olive Colored Silk Taffeta Bustle Wedding Gown!
Attention, attention... calling all dressmakers!! I never
like to sell items that aren't in wearable condition or in
really good condition, so this is an exception for me.
Selling this 2-piece silk taffeta bustle gown for study or flat
display or for pattern. Especially good for pattern as
it's a wearable size (hard to find for all Victorian gowns).
Given to me from the Great-Granddaughter of the woman who
actually wore this as a wedding gown. Let's start with the
measurements: 34" bust, 28" waist for bodice and 29" waist
for skirt, 57" long from shoulder to hem. See? Wearable
size! And the upper back is wide enough for today's normal
(though not wide shouldered) gals. As you can see, it's
pretty, especially the skirt with the "apron" front and nice
chenille dripping from the swags. Nice ruffled hemline.
The back of the bodice and skirt is just as beautiful a design.
The color is a difficult to photograph olive (probably different
from what you see on your monitor, but that was the closest I
could get). Just think a green olive. The trim is a
light rose/brown changeable taffeta. The buttons are
marcasite (10 buttons, 2 are missing). OK... now
here's the big problem... the taffeta is starting to split,
especially at the upper back of the bodice, the sleeves, and
then the cotton lining of the skirt is totally ripped so the
skirt is soft of hanging at the back without support.
There is a bodice spot on one breast, but surprisingly the
underarms aren't bad! The chenille trim is usable on a new
gown. This is NOT a total rag, but for me, this is not the
normal condition I sell. Price reflects the condition.
The skirt with a new lining, isn't bad.